What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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100 bills active 2 advancing 64 D-sponsored 36 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (2)

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S.Res. 492
A resolution recognizing community care as an essential tool for meeting the health care needs of the veterans of the United States.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8874; text: CR S8874)
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Nov 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Community life and organization, Health facilities and institutions, Public-private cooperation, Veterans' medical care
4 cosponsors — including Kevin Cramer, Thomas Tillis, Roger F. Wicker and 1 more
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S.Res. 566
A resolution recognizing that care provided by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is essential for meeting the health care needs of veterans of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8874; text: CR S8874)
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional tributes, Department of Veterans Affairs, Health facilities and institutions, Health personnel, Veterans' medical care
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Committee Activity (89)

Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
H.R. 6787
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a carbon border adjustment based on carbon intensity, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Donald S. Beyer, Kathy Castor, Ami Bera and 3 more
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Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]
H.R. 6794
VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Susie Lee
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Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
H.R. 6799
BRIDGE for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Daniel S. Goldman, Don Bacon, Valerie P. Foushee and 2 more
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Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]
H.R. 6802
CLEAR Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] (R-UT) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Russ Fulcher, Blake D. Moore, Burgess Owens and 4 more
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Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]
H.R. 6806
Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Homeland Security, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
23 cosponsors — including Rosa L. DeLauro, Becca Balint, Maxwell Frost and 20 more
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Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
H.R. 6812
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the delimiting date for certain benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Rudy Yakym
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Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
H.R. 6813
VA Insurance Improvement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including James C. Moylan
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Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
H.R. 6814
Veterans’ Burial Improvement Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including James C. Moylan
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Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
H.R. 6818
Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
33 cosponsors — including Rosa L. DeLauro, Stephen F. Lynch, Melanie A. Stansbury and 30 more
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Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
H.R. 6830
Fair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] (D-CA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors — including Jerrold Nadler, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Bennie G. Thompson and 8 more
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 236
A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Federal-Indian relations, Indian lands and resources rights, Land use and conservation, Massachusetts
2 cosponsors — including Elizabeth Warren, Thomas Tillis
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Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]
S. 858
Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] (R-WV) Introduced Mar 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Conflicts and wars, Congressional tributes, District of Columbia, Government trust funds, Military history, Military personnel and dependents, Monuments and memorials, Veterans' organizations and recognition
13 cosponsors — including Thomas Tillis, James E. Risch, Shelley Moore Capito and 10 more
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Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
S. 1363
New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Apr 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Cemeteries and funerals, Government information and archives, Infrastructure development, Land use and conservation, Licensing and registrations, Livestock, New Mexico, Roads and highways, User charges and fees, Water storage
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Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
S. 1377
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND) Introduced Apr 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Animal protection and human-animal relationships, Government information and archives, Mammals, North Dakota, Parks, recreation areas, trails
1 cosponsor — including Tim Kaine
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Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
S. 1470
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Colorado, Congressional oversight, Geography and mapping, Idaho, Land transfers, Land use and conservation, Montana, New Mexico, Outdoor recreation, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Wyoming
1 cosponsor — including Steve Daines
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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S. 1508
Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Apr 29, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Federal-Indian relations, Indian lands and resources rights, Jurisdiction and venue, Utah
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Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
S. 1513
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA) Introduced Apr 29, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Federal-Indian relations, Gambling, Geography and mapping, Indian lands and resources rights, Land transfers, Land use and conservation
1 cosponsor — including Patty Murray
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Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
S. 1787
Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced May 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Colorado, Congressional oversight, Dams and canals, Forests, forestry, trees, Government information and archives, Hunting and fishing, Indian lands and resources rights, Lakes and rivers, Land transfers, Land use and conservation, Livestock, Motor vehicles, Outdoor recreation, Roads and highways, Water storage, Water use and supply, Watersheds, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats, Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
1 cosponsor — including John W. Hickenlooper
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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S. 2015
National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Jun 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Air quality, Civil actions and liability, Congressional oversight, Employee hiring, Employment and training programs, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Environmental health, Fires, First responders and emergency personnel, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government studies and investigations, Hazardous wastes and toxic substances, Intergovernmental relations, Minority employment, Temporary and part-time employment, Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation, Women's employment
5 cosponsors — including Ted Budd, John R. Curtis, Alex Padilla and 2 more
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Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 2016
Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Jun 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alaska, Land transfers, Land use and conservation
1 cosponsor — including Dan Sullivan
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Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S. 2033
Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Jun 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Fires, Forests, forestry, trees, Government studies and investigations
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Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
S. 2262
American Voices in Federal Lands Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Jul 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Department of Agriculture, Land use and conservation, Public participation and lobbying
7 cosponsors — including Cynthia M. Lummis, Mike Crapo, James E. Risch and 4 more
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Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
S. 2273
Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Jul 14, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Education programs funding, Government trust funds, Land use and conservation, Wyoming
1 cosponsor — including John Barrasso
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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S. 2546
A bill to provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Art, artists, authorship, District of Columbia, First responders and emergency personnel, Monuments and memorials
6 cosponsors — including Eric Schmitt, Jeanne Shaheen, Bill Cassidy and 3 more
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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
S. 2735
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Adam B. Schiff
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Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
S. 3383
Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Dec 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Lisa Murkowski
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3516
Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S. 3517
VACRA
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Peter Welch
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Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 3518
FLOWS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Angus S., Jr. King
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Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
S. 3519
Remote Access Security Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Ron Wyden, Tom Cotton, Christopher A. Coons
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Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
S. 3520
CLEAR Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including John Barrasso, John R. Curtis, Mike Lee and 1 more
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 3521
PEERS Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Bill Cassidy
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Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
S. 3522
No Red Tape For Addiction Treatment Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including James C. Justice
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S. 3523
Clean Competition Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Martin Heinrich, Brian Schatz and 2 more
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Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
S. 3524
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tim Kaine
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Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
S. 3525
American Franchise Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Angus S., Jr. King, James Lankford, Tim Sheehy and 1 more
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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
S. 3526
PUBLIC Lands Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, California, Congressional oversight, Ecology, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Forests, forestry, trees, Geography and mapping, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Intergovernmental relations, Lakes and rivers, Land use and conservation, Livestock, Motor vehicles, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Pedestrians and bicycling, Public utilities and utility rates, Solid waste and recycling, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
1 cosponsor — including Adam B. Schiff
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Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
S. 3527
Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Land use and conservation, Montana, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
1 cosponsor — including Tim Sheehy
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Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S. 3528
Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Alex Padilla, Martin Heinrich
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Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
S. 3529
Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Tammy Duckworth, Richard J. Durbin, Edward J. Markey and 3 more
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Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
S. 3530
Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S. 3531
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for qualified combined heat and power system property, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
S. 3532
State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Angus S., Jr. King, James E. Risch, Mike Lee and 4 more
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3533
Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Cory A. Booker, Richard J. Durbin, Amy Klobuchar and 9 more
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Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
S. 3534
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for increasing wages paid to child care providers.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including James C. Justice
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 3535
GRACE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
18 cosponsors — including Elizabeth Warren, Christopher Murphy, Tina Smith and 15 more
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 3536
Stay in Your Lane Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Richard Blumenthal
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 3537
Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John W. Hickenlooper
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Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 3538
Student Loan Tax Elimination Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Tim Kaine, Cory A. Booker, Chris Van Hollen
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Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S. 3539
A bill to require the release of video of strikes conducted on September 2, 2025, against designated terrorist organizations in the area of responsibility of the United States Southern Command.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
S. 3540
LISTOS Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Ron Wyden, Alex Padilla, Mazie K. Hirono
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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 3541
A bill to increase competition in Defense contracting, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 3542
Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Andy Kim
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Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
S. 3543
Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-SD) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Tina Smith, Bill Cassidy, Chuck Grassley and 2 more
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 3544
Federal Firearm Licensing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Andy Kim, Brian Schatz, Elizabeth Warren and 4 more
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 3545
Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley and 1 more
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Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
S. 3546
Sunset Section 230 Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Richard J. Durbin, Chuck Grassley, Sheldon Whitehouse and 6 more
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Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
S. 3547
Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Cory A. Booker, Edward J. Markey, Alex Padilla and 4 more
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 3548
Fair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Peter Welch, Amy Klobuchar, Christopher Murphy and 3 more
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Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
S. 3549
PBM FAIR Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Tim Kaine, Chuck Grassley, Margaret Wood Hassan
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Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
S. 3550
Schedules That Work Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
20 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Chris Van Hollen, Tammy Baldwin and 17 more
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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 3551
PROTECT for Rare Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Martin Heinrich
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Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
S. 3552
HAULS Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 3553
Where’s WALDO Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 3554
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Tim Sheehy, Shelley Moore Capito
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 3555
Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Catherine Cortez Masto, Tim Scott, Elizabeth Warren and 1 more
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Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
S. 3556
Wildlife Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Kevin Cramer, Jeff Merkley, John R. Curtis
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 3557
States' Right to Regulate AI Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, Peter Welch, Ron Wyden and 7 more
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Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S.J.Res. 100
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against vessels operating in the Caribbean Sea or the Eastern Pacific Ocean that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tim Kaine
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Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
S.Res. 547
A resolution expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic and military pressure by the People's Republic of China.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Christopher A. Coons, Bill Hagerty, Jeanne Shaheen and 3 more
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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
S.Res. 548
A resolution denouncing the horrors of authoritarianism.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ron Wyden
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Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
S.Res. 549
A resolution urging the Trump Administration to seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned oil from the Russian Federation.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Richard Blumenthal
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 550
A resolution recognizing that climate change is not a hoax, but sound science.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Amy Klobuchar, Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz and 7 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 551
A resolution recognizing that sea levels are rising at accelerated rates due to human-caused climate change.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, Edward J. Markey and 5 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 552
A resolution recognizing that oceans are warming due to human-caused climate change.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, Edward J. Markey and 5 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 553
A resolution recognizing that climate change is real.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, Edward J. Markey and 5 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 554
A resolution recognizing the strong link between climate change and skyrocketing insurance premiums.
Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, Edward J. Markey and 7 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 555
A resolution recognizing that climate change poses a threat to the mortgage market and to home values.
Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, Edward J. Markey and 7 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 556
A resolution recognizing that Florida's insurance market is gravely stressed by climate risks.
Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Edward J. Markey, Chris Van Hollen and 4 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 557
A resolution recognizing that climate change portends a cascade of financial market collapses that would destabilize the national and global economies.
Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, Edward J. Markey and 5 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 558
A resolution recognizing that climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at the same time that the government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Amy Klobuchar, Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz and 7 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 559
A resolution recognizing that climate change is making wildfires more frequent, more intense, and more destructive.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Amy Klobuchar, Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz and 7 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 560
A resolution recognizing that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, Edward J. Markey and 5 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 561
A resolution recognizing that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, Edward J. Markey and 5 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 562
A resolution recognizing that ozone pollution can cause lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, Edward J. Markey and 5 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 563
A resolution affirming that the Federal Government should support school district investment in clean school buses.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, Edward J. Markey and 5 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 564
A resolution recognizing the ability of solar, storage, and wind to quickly and cheaply meet United States power demand growth.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, Edward J. Markey and 7 more
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.Res. 565
A resolution recognizing that facilities that produce renewable electricity are the cheapest power-generating facilities to operate and reliance on fossil fuel-generating facilities to meet growing power demand drives up wholesale electricity prices.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, Edward J. Markey and 5 more
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S.Res. 567
A resolution expressing that any attempt by foreign entities to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of United States persons shall be opposed.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ted Cruz
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Newly Introduced (9)

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 594
HELP Response and Recovery Act
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Disaster relief and insurance, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Public contracts and procurement
1 cosponsor — including John Kennedy
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Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
S. 612
A bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Federal-Indian relations, Indian social and development programs, Travel and tourism
1 cosponsor — including Lisa Murkowski
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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 727
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government studies and investigations, Law enforcement officers
3 cosponsors — including Josh Hawley, Angus S., Jr. King, Susan M. Collins
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Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 856
Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Mar 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Government information and archives, Licensing and registrations, Public participation and lobbying
5 cosponsors — including Gary C. Peters, John Cornyn, Richard J. Durbin and 2 more
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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 861
Disaster Assistance Simplification Act
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Mar 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Crime prevention, Disaster relief and insurance, Emergency communications systems, Emergency planning and evacuation, First responders and emergency personnel, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Intergovernmental relations, Internet, web applications, social media, State and local government operations
5 cosponsors — including James Lankford, Rand Paul, Thomas Tillis and 2 more
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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 865
Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Mar 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Government information and archives, Licensing and registrations, Public participation and lobbying
1 cosponsor — including Chuck Grassley
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 3021
ENFORCE Act
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Child safety and welfare, Crimes against children, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Domestic violence and child abuse, Pornography, Sex offenses
3 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Mike Lee, John Kennedy
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Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 3490
National Historical Park and National Historic Landmark Establishment and Boundary Adjustments Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Dec 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Geography and mapping, Monuments and memorials, New York State, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Public-private cooperation
3 cosponsors — including Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Charles E. Schumer, Eric Schmitt
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Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S.Res. 526
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional operations and organization, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Members of Congress, Senate
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